Dear Me,
I’ve been thinking…
I’ve always dreamt of being the mom who makes cupcakes for the class, the one who hands out orange slices and mini water bottles for the soccer team at halftime, and the mom who is there for all of the award ceremonies-- even if it means showing up seconds before they begin.
But I also want to be the working mom, the mom whose kids are proud of what she does when they’re busy learning. And that my daughters know that they can have both a family and a career if they so wish, and that choice is theirs to make.
These are the questions I’ve been asking myself…
Will I sometimes fall short of the expectations I set for myself? Highly likely.
Will I show up to work sometimes with ___’s spit up on my blouse? Probably.
Will I have to reschedule a work meeting to pick up __ or __ from school when the nurse calls and they have pink eye? Yes.
Will I sometimes need back up (i.e. babysitter, family member, neighbor, etc.)? Most definitely.
Will I have to make difficult decisions? Absolutely.
Will it all be worth it? Every. Friggin. Day.
Love,
Your Biggest Supporter
P.S. You’re killing it!
Written by Deana La Rosa
Author of Blended Families: A Roadmap For Success
IG: @DeanaLaRosa
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